Kenneth 0'Neal McHam Sr.

June 1, 1946 - November 6, 2021

Mr. Kenneth O. McHam, Sr., 75 of Winston-Salem, NC was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1946. He attended Anderson High School and received his degree from Shaw University. Kenneth is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the United States Army for 18 years ending his military career with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Kenneth’s experience in the United States Army played an important role in his life. He frequently pointed out that the Army taught him the value of perseverance, discipline and hard work. He would often explain to those that crossed his path how these values contributed to his success. He had a long and successful career as a well-respected insurance agent in the Piedmont Triad Area and beyond. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Frances S. McHam; two sons, Kenneth O. McHam, Jr. (Twana); Lemonte McHam (Angela); two sisters Reverand Claudette Mack and Levonia McCullough; four grandchildren, Kerek McHam, Kaiya McHam, Kennedy McHam, Derrick Cooper; one great-grandchild, Khalani McHam; godson Jerome Rogers and several family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Spaugh McHam and father Frank McHam; two brothers, Ronald McHam and Franklin McHam; sister, Margaret Cason; granddaughter Briana McHam.